Funding & Grants
Camden Civic Centre hosts a multitude of local, state and national events each year.
The $9.9 million Camden Civic Centre project will be receiving $7.7 million in funding from NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program and a further $2.2 million from Camden Council.
The venue is incredibly versatile hosting cultural and civic events with 6 different rooms but was looking tired, had some defects that needed to be addressed and could be improved for better community use.
The upgrade works will:
- Provide better connection from John Street to the Centre,
- Increase provision of affordable multipurpose art making and community spaces,
- Improve customer experience for visitors and clients,
- Make the building more functional with improvements to acoustics, storage, back of house spaces, stormwater and more,
- Increase capacity to attract and service touring exhibitions and performances,
- Create outdoor areas suitable for multi-purpose use,
- Attract visitors to Camden by extending the diverse range of activities and shows at the Centre, and
- Reinforce the Civic Centre's position within the cultural heart of the Camden Town Centre.
Find out more about the redevelopment and updates by visiting Your Voice.
NSW Government Creative Capital Funding Program
Create NSW provides grants, funding and support to establish, improve, renew, repair and maintain arts and cultural facilities across NSW. This helps to support and grow arts and culture for everyone to access and enjoy.
Camden Council has successfully been awarded $59,663 through the NSW Government’s Creative Capital Funding Program for Minor Works and Equipment Round Two, to fund the replacement of the Grand Piano at the Camden Civic Centre.
The replacement of the Grand Piano at the Camden Civic Centre will breathe life into the classical music arena for Camden. After 40 years the existing piano is ready to retire, providing opportunity for a new piano to support local and touring musicians and a revitalised cultural program.